Apple Pie

Method

• 1

  Step 1

  Pre-heat the oven to 190°C/Gas Mark 5.
• 2

  Step 2

  Place the flour into a bowl. Cut the margarine and white vegetable fat into small pieces and rub into the flour so that it resembles breadcrumbs.
• 3

  Step 3

  Stir in the salt and the sugar.
• 4

  Step 4

  Add the beaten egg and sufficient water to bind the mixture together.
• 5

  Step 5

  Knead the pastry lightly on a floured work surface, divide into 2.
• 6

  Step 6

  Roll out one piece of dough and press into a greased tin (approximately 20cm x 30cm).
• 7

  Step 7

  Place the apples into the pastry case and sprinkle with cinnamon.
• 8

  Step 8

  Roll out the remaining pastry to form a lid. Reroll any excess pastry and cut into shapes for decoration.
• 9

  Step 9

  Brush the pie with a little egg wash and sprinkle with sugar if desired.
• 10

  Step 10

  Bake for 30-35 minutes until the pastry is golden.
• 11

  Step 11

  Serve hot or cold with custard or ice cream.